Ocean, who made waves both for his critically acclaimed debut album "Channel Orange" and for revealing he had a relationship with a man, picked up six nominations including for album of the year, best new artist and record of the year categories (the latter for "Orange" track "Thinkin Bout You"). | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Article

The fictional ballet students of the ABC Family series "Bunheads" will be back on the air in January, but 150 of Milwaukee's own ballet students will be back on stage in just a few days.

That's right, 150 students of high school age or younger, divided into two casts, will be an integral part of the Milwaukee Ballet's annual, lavish production of "The Nutcracker," which opens Saturday. | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Article

The 100 special $100 VIP tickets-which include premium seating, limited-edition poster, and meet and greet opportunity with actors Norman Reedus ("Daryl"), Steve Yeun ("Glenn"), Lauren Cohan ("Maggie") and executive producer Greg Nicotero-were instantly purchased at the start of the pre-sale at noon today. Pre-sale tickets for the special event have been in such high demand, the venue has already added a second show, to take place at 10 p.m. Feb. 16. | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Article

Public radio station Radio Milwaukee Inc. hopes to move its studios and other operations from the Milwaukee Public Schools administration building to a much more visible location: the redeveloping Walker's Point area.

Radio Milwaukee's offer to buy the 14,200-square-foot building at the northeast corner of E. Pittsburgh Ave. and S. Barclay St., has been accepted by the property's owner. Radio Milwaukee is conducting its due diligence and hopes to close on its pending purchase by January or February, said Mary Louise Mussoline, executive director. | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Article(3)

With stops in Milwaukee, Brookfield and Kenosha, the premiere of "United States of Bacon" on Dec. 30 on the Destination America channel should look familiar.

The show stops at AJ Bombers downtown for a look at the Barrie Burger -- with peanut butter and bacon -- and at Comet Cafe on the east side for its bacon-wrapped meatloaf sandwich and bacon-cheddar apple pie. It takes in the Saloon on Calhoun in Brookfield for bacon happy hour and bacon-wrapped pork "wings." | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Blog Post

The Summerfest board on Wednesday endorsed a 2013 budget that calls for net operating income of just under $14 million from the 11-day festival next year, an increase of $1.87 million over this year’s heat-hampered celebration.

The increase is expected to come from increased attendance, sponsorships, business group sales and a $1 increase – from $16 to $17 – in ticket prices. | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Blog Post(15)

It's that time of year. A brand new, we've-never-heard-of-it craft fair seems to surface almost daily, catering to the holiday shoppers interested in buying locally made goods. Not a bad thing!

Today, a fair is being held at City Center, 735 N. Water St., featuring several local businesses such as The Waxwing, Man vs. George, Beehive Alchemy, The Bake Shop and others, today from 11 to 3 p.m. | Dec. 5, 2012»Read Full Blog Post